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FOOD FOR FREE

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There may not be a massive variety, but Edinburgh offers plenty of ‘food for free’, to use a term popularised by Richard Mabey in his 1972 book on foraging.

In the autumn, Blackberries are ubiquitous along paths and on hillsides.

In the spring, shady and damp conditions such as those found along the Water of Leith walkway are ideal for wild garlic (Allium ursinum), whose unmistakeable and pungent aroma fills the air here.

GREENSIDE END

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Not entirely true. No. 7 in an occasional series celebrating Spurtleshire's street-name signs.

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WORK BEGINS ON OLD ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL

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A formal 125-year lease agreement has begun between Edinburgh Council and the Royal High School Preservation Trust. Work will now begin on turning the historic structures and new additions into a home for St Mary’s Music School and a public performance venue.

RHSPT chair Willie Gray Muir said, ‘As we prepare to move ahead into the redevelopment phase, we look forward to collaborating closely with the local community as we keep them up-to-date on progress.’ Work is expected to finish in 2026.

STAND-OFF ON RODNEY STREET

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CHARLIE ELLIS CONSIDERS EDINBURGH’S BATTIEST BUS ROUTE

As I sat in Hata (5 Rodney Street), sipping a satisfying cortado, I witnessed a stand-off. Who would come out on top?

At the junction, two single-decker buses came face to face. One was coming up the hill and the other down, both wanting to make the tight turn onto Broughton Road.

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